Belinelli scored 14 first-half points to help New Orleans to a 54-51 halftime lead.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Portland was 12 of 28 from 3-point range, with Babbitt knocking down four. … Jack had 20 points in Wednesday’s victory over Golden State and apparently tweaked his ankle during the contest. … Felton was back after missing a game to deal with his mother’s health procedure. … New Orleans hit 20 of 21 free throws.